304 timing chain

[Dennis 762]

This may seem like a silly question.
How do you remove the timing gear from the cam?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LongHorn]

This may seem like a silly question.
How do you remove the timing gear from the cam?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

It's bolted on.

 

[Dennis 762]

It's bolted on.

I removed the bolt and the gear will not slide off the camshaft

 

[LongHorn]

I removed the bolt and the gear will not slide off the camshaft

Try a combination of Yield spray, light prying with a large heavy screwdriver & tapping in the center with a small hammer.

Yield: A product of Chemsearch (800-527-9921)
That's what I use, but JB-80, Liquid Wrench or whatever you like.

 

[Dennis 762]

Try a combination of Yield spray, light prying with a large heavy screwdriver & tapping in the center with a small hammer.

Yield: A product of Chemsearch (800-527-9921)
That's what I use, but JB-80, Liquid Wrench or whatever you like.

Thanks just wanted to make sure there is no special puller needed.

 

[LongHorn]

Thanks just wanted to make sure there is no special puller needed.

I've never used one.
There is a drive pin that could be whats hanging you up.

 

[Dennis 762]

I've never used one.
There is a drive pin that could be whats hanging you up.

I will bet thats it then thanks again , im new to the thought processes of amc engineers.

 

[TDHofstetter]

It really SHOULD come off pretty easily. When you pry, do it as close to the hub as you can. Not that it's likely to matter a whole lot - I assume you're taking it off to replace it along with the chain & the crank sprocket. It'll come off easier if you pry it near the hub, anyway. Finger pressure is USUALLY plenty to get it to come loose, but a small bent prybar will give ya lots of control.

 

[Dennis 762]

It really SHOULD come off pretty easily. When you pry, do it as close to the hub as you can. Not that it's likely to matter a whole lot - I assume you're taking it off to replace it along with the chain & the crank sprocket. It'll come off easier if you pry it near the hub, anyway. Finger pressure is USUALLY plenty to get it to come loose, but a small bent prybar will give ya lots of control.

I appreciate the help with this.